Stories, interviews, and media coverage about Platesfull, our founders, and how we are investing in AI to make private chef services easier for customers and more efficient for culinary professionals.
Customer and chef trust starts with transparency. These stories help show who we are, what we are building, and how the marketplace works.
Voyage MIA featured Sheela Rodrigues and the Platesfull story, including the journey behind building a trusted private chef marketplace and connecting families with culinary professionals for celebrations at home.
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Inkubator Magazine featured an article by Sharon Kuriakose on building Platesfull through the lens of AI-lowered failure costs, turning customer feedback into product decisions, and the philosophy that failure teaches the lessons success cannot.
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Sheconomy Magazine featured an article by Sheela Rodrigues on the origin story of Platesfull — starting from a desire to make hosting as enjoyable for the host as for the guests, and building a marketplace rooted in community and trust over technology.
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Authority Magazine interviewed Sharon Kuriakose on stakeholder management, transparent communication, building trust across clients and teams, and the leadership lessons behind Platesfull — from enterprise program delivery at Visa to founding an AI-powered private chef marketplace.
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Sheconomy Magazine featured an article by Sheela Rodrigues on the founder journey behind Platesfull, the discipline of building before everything feels perfect, and the lessons learned while growing a private chef marketplace.
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Boss Moves Magazine featured an article by Sharon Kuriakose on resilient leadership, the transition from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, and building Platesfull through uncertainty with patience, focus, and customer value.
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Podcastars Magazine featured an article by Sharon Kuriakose on building Platesfull through uncertainty, letting go of ego, staying grounded during growth, and the power of human connection in entrepreneurship.
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Legacy Builders Magazine featured an article by Sharon Kuriakose on building meaningful long-term impact through hospitality, connection, trust, and experience-driven marketplaces like Platesfull.
Read articleBoss Today interviewed Platesfull leadership on how AI can help businesses work smarter, improve operations, and support better customer and marketplace experiences.
Read interviewCommunity Impact covered Platesfull as an online private chef service connecting customers with chefs for events and meal prep in the Leander and Austin area.
Read featureA founder-focused feature on the Platesfull story, marketplace growth, and the strategy behind building a local brand with broader ambitions.
Read featureVoyage Houston featured Sheela Rodrigues and the Platesfull story, including the journey from family needs and food entrepreneurship to building a trusted personal chef marketplace.
Read featureVoyage Austin featured Sheela Rodrigues and the Platesfull story, including the journey behind building a trusted private chef marketplace rooted in family, food, and hospitality.
Read featurePlatesfull connects customers with talented private chefs for celebrations, Airbnb stays in Austin, Los Angeles vacation rentals, family gatherings, and special events across San Diego, New York, and other growing markets. Customers can also explore Austin bachelorette party chef services, Nashville bachelorette party chefs, and learn more about our founder-led story on the Our Story page.
Platesfull is building more than a booking marketplace. We are investing in technology that helps customers plan faster and helps chefs spend less time on administration.
Our goal is to use AI to simplify discovery, matching, menu recommendations, pricing clarity, reminders, and communication. The culinary talent remains human. The technology makes the path from inquiry to celebration smoother for everyone involved.
Helping customers find chefs and menus that fit their event style, location, cuisine, budget, and timing.
Using structured menu and preference data to make chef recommendations easier to browse and compare.
Reducing admin work around inquiries, availability, proposals, reminders, and client communication.
Platesfull is a founder-led business with a family-business foundation: long-term trust, local relationships, and a service experience that protects both customers and chefs. As we grow, that mindset shapes how we use technology, onboard culinary partners, and serve families celebrating at home.
Platesfull is a marketplace that helps customers book private chefs, San Diego Airbnb chef experiences, Los Angeles Airbnb chefs, Nashville bachelorette party chefs, grazing tables, and event professionals. Customers can browse menus, compare chefs, and receive customized proposals for events ranging from intimate dinners to large celebrations in markets like Austin, San Diego, and New York.
Video conversations about the Platesfull journey, the founder story, and how the platform is evolving.
A conversation about the Platesfull journey, marketplace building, and the vision behind the platform.
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A video feature covering the founder story and the opportunity Platesfull is building for celebrations at home.
Watch interviewWe will add publication names, links, and approved logos as the upcoming June features on AI, founders, and family business are published.
Coverage about how Platesfull is using AI investments to improve discovery, matching, operations, and the customer planning experience.
Features covering the founder journey, family-business roots, and the long-term trust mindset behind the platform.
Stories about private chef experiences, local celebrations, and how Platesfull helps customers host more easily.
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